Robert Irwin’s unforgettable run on Dancing With the Stars may be approaching its final bow, but the Irwin legacy in the ballroom is nowhere near finished. In a twist that has sent the entire fandom spiraling, insiders are whispering that another Irwin — a rising star the world barely knows — has their eyes locked on the DWTS stage next.
According to sources close to the family, Ava Irwin, Robert’s 17-year-old cousin and an aspiring performer known for her fiery presence and natural rhythm, has quietly been training behind the scenes for months. And while her name may not be globally famous yet… that might be about to change.
Witnesses at Australia Zoo say Ava has been spotted practicing dance basics in the Wildlife Warriors amphitheater long after closing hours — headphones in, stage lights dim, practicing footwork with the same determination Robert showed before his DWTS debut. “She’s got that Irwin drive,” one staff member said. “Once she sets her heart on something, she doesn’t stop.”
What sparked the sudden fascination with ballroom? Insiders say it was Robert’s emotional semifinal performance that lit a fire in her. Ava reportedly watched from backstage, tears in her eyes, and whispered, “If he can honor the family through dance… maybe I can, too.” That single moment has turned into a rumor tidal wave.
Producers have allegedly taken notice of the buzz. Word is, DWTS scouts have already reached out to “keep an eye on her development” — a rare move for someone not yet in the public spotlight. But if the Irwin name carries anything, it’s the promise of heart, grit, and storytelling.
Fans, meanwhile, are losing it. Social media has erupted with posts begging DWTS to bring her on, with hashtags like #NextIrwinOnDWTS trending across fan pages. Many say the idea of seeing Robert pass the torch to another Irwin would create a “historic full-circle moment.”
Ava herself has remained silent publicly… but those close to her say she’s already been exploring dance genres beyond ballroom, including contemporary, hip-hop, and even a bit of Latin flair. “She moves like she means every second,” a friend revealed. “She has that same spark Steve had — but in a totally new, artistic way.”
What makes this rumor even wilder is that Ava reportedly shares Robert’s passion for movement as storytelling. She’s been choreographing small wildlife-themed routines for years — combining grace, strength, and nature imagery in a way that has brought people to tears. One keeper described her style as “Bindi’s emotional depth mixed with Robert’s fierce energy.”
And perhaps the most striking detail? A family insider claims Ava keeps one special item in her dance bag: a tiny feather from one of Steve Irwin’s favorite parrots, given to her as a child. “She says it reminds her to be brave,” the source shared. “Just like Robert wears his ring, she carries that feather.”
Now with Robert’s DWTS journey entering its final chapters, fans are already imagining the next Irwin stepping into the spotlight — new, unexpected, and ready to write the next legacy.
Because if the rumors are true, the Irwin story in the ballroom is just beginning…
and Ava Irwin may be the next one to make the world fall in love all over again.
